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“A clear lesson of this financial crisis is that American consumers need better protection against fraud,” said Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. “And while we will prosecute anyone who violated the law, going forward we will not wait for problems to peak before we respond. The Obama Administration is acting preemptively, across federal agencies and alongside state governments, to stop consumer fraud.”
“Our efforts to attack mortgage fraud must be, and are, concerted and coordinated,” said Attorney General Holder. “Working together, we can send a clear and straightforward message: Those who prey on vulnerable American homeowners cannot hide from the hand of the law. If you perpetrate mortgage fraud, we will find you and we will bring you to justice.”
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